The Politics of Prudence by Russell Kirk

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The Politics of Prudence

In this classic title, Kirk outlines ten principles of conservative thought, summarizes ten vital conservative books, and offers brief accounts of ten eminent, internationally important conservatives. This book, written by the founder of modern conservatism in America, reflects several decades of learning, travel, and practical politics.

'“The Politics of Prudence is an important book because it accurately describes the root causes of the social problems of America and presents us with the key to their solution.” —Detroit News“Unfailingly interesting and amusing, the essays are introductions to conservative thought and culture, past and present.”—National Review“As long as we are beset by ideology—in politics, in the academy, in the media and popular culture—we will have the need of The Politics of Prudence and the other writings of Russell Kirk.” —Southern Partisan“Kirk is a poet who writes prose, and as with all good poetry, one gains new insights with good reading.” —Humanitas“Conservatives…will not want to miss this book.” —Booklist“This book is…a ray of sunshine in a landscape shrouded by fog.” —The New American“The Politics of Prudence bears all the liveliness and zest for the fray that characterized The Conservative Mind many years ago.” —The Canadian Catholic Review'

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In this classic title, Kirk outlines ten principles of conservative thought, summarizes ten vital conservative books, and offers brief accounts of ten eminent, internationally important conservatives. This book, written by the founder of modern conservatism in America, reflects several decades of learning, travel, and practical politics.

'“The Politics of Prudence is an important book because it accurately describes the root causes of the social problems of America and presents us with the key to their solution.” —Detroit News“Unfailingly interesting and amusing, the essays are introductions to conservative thought and culture, past and present.”—National Review“As long as we are beset by ideology—in politics, in the academy, in the media and popular culture—we will have the need of The Politics of Prudence and the other writings of Russell Kirk.” —Southern Partisan“Kirk is a poet who writes prose, and as with all good poetry, one gains new insights with good reading.” —Humanitas“Conservatives…will not want to miss this book.” —Booklist“This book is…a ray of sunshine in a landscape shrouded by fog.” —The New American“The Politics of Prudence bears all the liveliness and zest for the fray that characterized The Conservative Mind many years ago.” —The Canadian Catholic Review'